History and Current Events
October 2025
Recent Releases
2024 : how Trump retook the White House and the democrats lost America by Josh Dawsey
2024: How Trump Retook the White House and the Democrats Lost America
by Josh Dawsey

Offers the inside story of one of the most tumultuous and consequential presidential campaigns in American history.
We the People : A History of the U.s. Constitution by Jill Lepore
We the People: A History of the U.S. Constitution
by Jill Lepore

Explores the evolving meaning of the U.S. Constitution, tracing generations of interpretation and amendment efforts, and arguing that the founders envisioned a living, adaptable document—challenging modern originalism and advocating for democratic engagement in shaping constitutional change.
Last seen : the enduring search by formerly enslaved people to find their lost families by Judith Ann Giesberg
Last Seen: The Enduring Search by Formerly Enslaved People to Find Their Lost Families
by Judith Ann Giesberg

The founder of an archive of almost 5,000 letters and advertisements placed by members of the Freedom Generation, former slaves who spent years searching for family stolen by slavery, recounts the moving stories of formerly enslaved people's enduring love for the families they lost.
The intelligence explosion : when AI beats humans at everything by James Barrat
The Intelligence Explosion: When AI Beats Humans at Everything
by James Barrat

The author of The Final Invention offers an easy-to-read and fast-paced exploration of the myriad issues raised by generative AI.
History matters by David G. McCullough
History Matters
by David McCullough

This posthumous collection of essays from the legendary historian looks at subjects such as the character of American leaders, the influence of art and mentors and the importance of understanding the past to better navigate the present and future.
A thousand ways to die : the true cost of violence on Black life in America by Trymaine Lee
A Thousand Ways to Die: The True Cost of Violence on Black Life in America
by Trymaine Lee

A deeply personal exploration of the generational impact of guns on the Black experience in America.
Confronting Evil : Assessing the Worst of the Worst by Bill O'Reilly
Confronting Evil: Assessing the Worst of the Worst
by Bill O'Reilly

A compelling exploration of history's most notorious figures, examining how their choices inflicted immense suffering and illustrating the enduring human struggle between good and evil. 
Separation of Church and Hate : A Sane Person's Guide to Taking Back the Good Book from Fundamentalists, Fascists and Flock-fleecing Frauds by John Fugelsang
Separation of Church and Hate: A Sane Person's Guide to Taking Back the Good Book from Fundamentalists, Fascists and Flock-Fleecing Frauds
by John Fugelsang

Combines religious insight, political critique and humor to challenge the misuse of Christianity in American politics, examining common claims through scripture and reason, urging readers across beliefs to reclaim faith from intolerance and advocate for compassion, equality and genuine church-state separation.
Dark renaissance : the dangerous times and fatal genius of Shakespeare's greatest rival by Stephen Greenblatt
Dark Renaissance: The Dangerous Times and Fatal Genius of Shakespeare's Greatest Rival
by Stephen Greenblatt

The story of how Christopher Marlowe, Shakespeare's greatest rival, leveraged his classical education to ignite an explosion of English literature, nourished the literary talent of Shakespeare and challenged societal norms with his transgressive genius.
Anatomy of a Con Artist: The 14 Red Flags to Spot Scammers, Grifters, and Thieves
by Johnathan Walton

Podcaster and reality TV producer Johnathan Walton draws upon his own experiences as the victim of a con artist in this candid guide to helping readers avoid scams. For fans of: My Friend Anna: The True Story of a Fake Heiress by Rachel DeLoache Williams.
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